Palestinians' hopes and fears as Trump heads back to the White House
Gazans say they'd welcome Trump making good on his vow to end the war, but not "at the expense of the Palestinian people."
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Amsterdam reacts to antisemitic attacks
Amsterdam has banned demonstrations through the weekend after what authorities are calling an antisemitic attack on Israeli soccer fans. Crowds of people assaulted the fans after Thursday night's match between a Dutch team and a Tel Aviv team. Dozens have been arrested, and world leaders have condemned the incident.
Hezbollah spokesman killed in Israeli airstrike in Beirut, official says
The Hezbollah militant group has a strong presence in central Beirut, known as the Dahiyeh, and the strikes came as Lebanese officials are considering a U.S.-brokered cease-fire proposal.
Palestinians hope Trump will end the war in Gaza
Almost two million Palestinians have endured over a year of violence and are looking to a new administration in Washington for help. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with Palestinians about their hopes and the difficult road to peace.
National security implications of Trump picks
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for key Cabinet roles have raised some eyebrows in Washington, D.C. While Trump is elevating some of his most passionate supporters for key roles in his administration, it'll take much more than strong rhetoric to lead the nation's most powerful federal agencies. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss.
Israel targets Hezbollah amid cease-fire push
Israel launched more airstrikes on Hezbollah targets Friday, completely leveling a building in Beirut. The strikes come after a top Iranian official committed to support Lebanon as the U.S. continues to push for a cease-fire deal. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest from Tel Aviv.
More Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets
Israel carried out more strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon Friday, leveling a building in Beirut. The attack comes as a top Iranian official is vowing to support the Lebanese and the U.S. pushes for a cease-fire. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Israeli hits Beirut amid cease-fire talks
Israeli forces are continuing their bombardment of Hezbollah-controlled areas of Beirut Friday with one airstrike completely flattening a building in the Lebanese capital. These strikes come as the U.S. steps up diplomatic efforts to secure a cease-fire along Israel's northern border. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more from Tel Aviv.
Advocacy group accuses Israel of war crimes
The U.S.-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch released a 154-page report accusing Israel of atrocities against Palestinians. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on that and Merissa Khurma, the Middle East program director at the Wilson Center, joins "The Daily Report" to break down how President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks could impact Middle East policy.
What Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank
The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and Jewish settlers mounting attacks on Palestinians in land grabs. Elizabeth Palmer looks at what President-elect Donald Trump's election victory and his selection of Mike Huckabee for U.S. ambassador to Israel could mean for the West Bank's future.
Brief scuffle between fans mars France-Israel soccer match
Some 4,000 security forces were deployed to keep the peace in Paris as Israel's national soccer team faces France a week after antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam.
Tensions ahead of Israel-France match
Tensions are high in Paris as some pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war in Gaza are leading to violence ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports on the security concerns and the antisemitism being seen in Europe.
Security for Israel-France soccer match
Thousands of police have been deployed and security measures have been ratcheted up in Paris ahead of an international soccer match between France and Israel Thursday. The match comes a week after Israeli fans were targeted after a club match in Amsterdam in what officials say were antisemitic attacks. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
DOJ arrests man linked to intelligence leak
The Department of Justice has charged a man with leaking Israel's potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson reports.
Analyzing Trump's foreign policy agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has already made picks for key foreign policy roles in his new administration: Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state, and Fox News host and combat veteran Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of "Foreign Policy" magazine, joins "America Decides" to look at what Trump's potential team indicates about his agenda abroad.
U.S. government employee charged in leak of Israel's plans to attack Iran
A government employee faces charges over an online leak of classified national defense information.
Arrest in leak of records about Israel plan
A U.S. government employee has been arrested and is facing charges over an online leak of classified documents about Israel's potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on that and President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of defense.
U.S. to keep arming Israel as U.N. calls Gaza "unfit for human survival"
The Biden administration says "some progress" by Israel to address civilian suffering in Gaza is enough to keep American weapons flowing.
Deadline for Israel to boost Gaza aid passes
U.S. forces conducted a second straight day of strikes over Syria Tuesday, hitting targets linked to Iranian-aligned militia groups in response to recent attacks on U.S. personnel, according to U.S. Central Command. Meanwhile, the 30-day deadline the U.S. set for Israel to increase humanitarian assistance in Gaza has passed with the U.N. saying the level of aid is nowhere near the level required to support residents there. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
What Biden, Herzog discussed
President Biden sat down with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday. During the meeting, Herzog praised Mr. Biden for his ongoing support of Israel since the war with Hamas broke out in 2023. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Willie James Inman report.
Trump names John Ratcliffe, former DNI, to be CIA chief
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
Biden's meetings with world leaders
President Biden met with Israel's President Isaac Herzog at the White House as he begins a series of meetings with world leaders before he departs his post. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden meets with Israel's Herzog on Middle East conflict, humanitarian aid to Gaza
Israel faces a Wednesday deadline to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Herzog denounces Iran in Biden meeting
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with President Biden at the White House Tuesday. The two leaders discussed Israel's conflict in the Middle East and the need for more humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Is enough aid entering Gaza?
The U.S. gave Israel 30 days to help ramp up aid efforts for Gaza. The term is coming to an end and serious hurdles remain for supplies entering certain parts of the strip. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Judge orders Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
3 police officers killed, 2 wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, shooting; suspect dead
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
Trump announces he's designating antifa as a "major terrorist organization"
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin feared being shot by police, sheriff says
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby held a news conference on Wednesday and went through the timeline of events, dispelling certain false reports that had been spreading online.
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Suspect arrested for allegedly making threat against Utah college where Kirk was killed
On the same day that Tyler Robinson was formally charged with killing Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly making threats against the same college.
Maps show the forecast track of Tropical Storm Gabrielle
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed Wednesday morning over the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Pentagon reviewing service members' social media posts on Charlie Kirk
Hegseth and each service secretary said posts mocking or celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk are unacceptable.
The IRS will soon set its 2026 tax brackets. See how yours could change.
The IRS adjusts its tax provisions for inflation every year, which can help taxpayers avoid so-called "bracket creep."